Best picture ever - real life view on the screen !
on June 22, 2015
Posted by: GolfGuy5
Verified Purchase:Yes
It is like adding a window to view the world - it all seems so realistic no matter if you are watching sports, movies or your favorite HD/4K shows... The picture works GREAT in our family room which is bright in the day (2 sky lights, 2 windows and a large slider door) and dark in the evening - but the picture is perfectly magnificent all day without glare issues ever. The price was better than competitive ... and we got the best!
This is a terrific TV. Love it! Great colors. Motion is crisp and clear. Look forward to owning this TV for many years to come.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
My BEST TV EVER!!
on July 28, 2015
Posted by: Sony4KEnthusiast
I have had my new Sony XBR75X850C LED 4K Ultra HD TV for several weeks now. Although impressed after the install, I wasn't 100% blown away. So the next day I took time to ensure my Directv box was showing the highest resolutions (which it was not), set the aspect ratio to widescreen 16:9 on both the Sony and Directv box (which they were not), and reset the Sony back to factory settings in order to erase all the settings the Magnolia installer performed. Once I made these changes, I was blown away by the picture quality.
The picture out of the box from Sony requires little tweaks to produce one of the best pictures I have even seen. Directv 720p and 1080i resolution channels come in extremely well on this massive 75” screen. I can tell these channels were up-converted to provide a picture quality as good as any 1080p resolution you can get. However, it would be disingenuous to suggest Sony up-converts these channels to a 4K level.
Now the fun! After all, the XBR75X850C is a “smart TV” which means it connects to Netflix, Youtube, Amazon Prime, and many others internet apps. I limited my apps to these three for now. I am sure to play around more as I own this TV.
Now the Amazing! After all, we buy this TV for the 4K. Later this year, Directv will be rolling out 4K content and new equipment to receive 4K broadcasts (btw, this Sony has a Directv box built in). I plan on trying it out when my Directv installer comes to switch out my hardware next month. My first look at 4K came via Youtube. I open the app, searched for 4K UHD videos, & started to play them. WOW! The picture in 4K is truly remarkable. Also the streaming ability of the TV within Youtube worked perfectly without any issues or any loss of the 4K quality. btw, I have the Cox ultimate internet package with downloads ~170 Mbps and uploads of ~25.
My second look at 4K came through Amazon Prime. This wasn’t as good as Youtube. But surprisingly, Amazon has added a lot of 4K content. Be sure to search under “ultra HD”. In general, 4K on Amazon doesn’t seem as sharp as some of the amazing videos on Youtube but I assume that is due to those movies not being shot in 4K (simply remastered). I moved over to Netflix!
Netflix! First, the interface on the Sony for Netflix is amazing & a key selling point for me. You have one dedicated button to switch from TV to Netflix & can use the Sony remote. It works seamlessly. The picture quality of Netflix standard content comes in super well. But the 4K content truly blows you away. I sat down looking at 4K content for 15 minutes & was speechless! Plus, most of Netflix’s original programming can be stream in 4K (you do have to upgrade your plan).
I would like to point out an issue I initially had with streaming Netflix. This Sony is my second Sony smart TV. I purchased a 55” 1080P Sony last year for my bedroom. Both would occasionally have issues with Netflix whereby the signal would deteriorate back and forth. It was very annoying and really became an issue while watching 4K content. But I found a solution. It was a playback setting within Netflix. I had it set to "auto" but changed it to "high". Bingo, never another drop of signal!
In conclusion, hands down this is the best TV I ever owned. Directv 1080i and 720p channels look like true 1080p or better quality on a massive 75” screen. Apple TV booms in with unbelievable 1080p plus resolutions. But Youtube and Netflix 4K content is simply a window into reality.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
1
not good quality for $$$$
on October 27, 2016
Posted by: cash57
Gender:Male
Bought this 8 months ago and spent $$$$ and it already needs a new part.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting sony.com
Customer Rating
5
Great picture, best bang for your buck!
on August 9, 2015
Posted by: hipfan39
Ordered this tv without seeing it in person (first for me). Because i wanted a tv from the 2015 lineup and sony is one of the rare 3d tvs on the market. And sony did not dissapoint. I love the great big picture, the quality of the tv. The picture quality. The menu is easy too navigate, love watching 3d and blu-rays on this unit. only issue i have is, too get my 3d glasses too sync, i have too turn off, then on the bluetooth setting. (using Sony TDG-BT500A) but other then then that i love this tv, glad i chose this tv. and set up of the tv (initial setup and putting on the table top stand together was a breeze. Any newbee can set this up.... 5 stars, and would recommend this tv too anybody......
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from sony.comBy Jeannette, Sony Support, August 13, 2015
Hello hipfan39! We would like to recommend to try the steps available through the following link to solve the issue with the sync problem you have described happening with your television:
its a good tv, but as noted the picture is a little suspect in dark environments. My Samsung does much better and the LG is better than both. The price point is good however the mounting system is proprietary and expensive. I'm not sure I'll stick with Sony moving forward.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from sony.comBy Sony North America Customer Support, January 22, 2018
Hi ken14738, thank you for sharing your feedback about the unit. I will have your feedback forwarded to the relevant department as we always looking to make Sony better. Once again, thank you. Regards, ~Erin